{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"William P Jarrett Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":44.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2124693,"projectId":10104362,"letterContent":"Dear donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your incredibly generous support of our \"Hydro-Harvest & Healthy Habits\" project! The arrival of the cooking supplies and healthy snacks has brought an immense wave of excitement to our aquaponics club. While our students already loved learning the science behind our aquaponics systems, having the tools to actually harvest, prepare, and eat what they grew has completely transformed their experience. They are no longer just growing plants; they are learning essential, lifelong culinary and nutrition skills.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part of this project for the students has been the hands-on kitchen experience. Using the new cooking supplies, we have been able to host regular cooking sessions where the kids take our freshly harvested greens and vegetables and turn them into delicious, healthy meals. For many of my students, this was their first time safely chopping vegetables, measuring ingredients, or following a recipe.\r\n\r\nWe have seen particular students completely blossom during these sessions. One of our quieter club members, who usually hesitated to participate in the hands-on science portions, absolutely shined when the cooking tools came out. They took charge of the recipe prep, confidently guiding their peers on how to assemble a fresh salad we made together from our harvest. Your kindness has bridged the gap between sustainable agriculture and healthy living for these children. The snacks kept their energy high during our after-school club hours, and the durable cooking equipment will continue to impact students for years to come. Thank you for investing in their health and education!","fullyFundedDate":1771597790900,"projectUrl":"project/hydro-harvest-healthy-habits/10104362/","projectTitle":"Hydro-Harvest & Healthy Habits","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yasaka-Tandal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2124693"},{"teacherId":4776131,"projectId":10108678,"letterContent":"The materials from this project have made a meaningful difference in my students' daily learning routines. Students especially enjoyed using the cash register to create and run a classroom store, where they practiced functional math, money management, communication, and workplace skills through hands-on experiences. These real-world activities helped make learning engaging while building confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nThe sensory sand has become a valuable tool for helping students regulate their emotions and stay focused throughout the day. Many students use it during breaks or transition times to calm their minds and return to learning ready to work. The visual timer has also been incredibly helpful, allowing students to break tasks into manageable intervals, improve time awareness, and successfully complete independent work.\r\n\r\nThe mobile whiteboard, handheld vacuum, gardening tools, and other materials continue to support vocational training and daily living instruction. These resources have transformed our classroom into a hands-on learning environment where students can practice essential life skills in meaningful ways. Thank you for helping provide opportunities that foster independence, confidence, and success both in and beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771704866408,"projectUrl":"project/functional-skills-for-lifelong-independe/10108678/","projectTitle":"Functional Skills for Lifelong Independence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McDonough","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4776131_orig.jpg?crop=470,470,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627734507559","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4776131"},{"teacherId":10425250,"projectId":10074862,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our classroom project and providing these much-needed school materials. My students were incredibly excited when they first saw the new supplies. Many of them immediately asked when they could start using them, and their enthusiasm made it clear how much these resources meant to them. Having access to quality materials has helped students feel more prepared, confident, and engaged in their learning.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the materials daily for classroom activities, independent work, and small-group projects. One memorable moment was seeing students eagerly participate in a collaborative lesson where they could use the new supplies to organize their ideas and complete their work. The resources have helped create a more positive and productive learning environment where students can focus on learning rather than worrying about not having the tools they need.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, students will use these materials to support upcoming lessons, projects, and hands-on activities across all subject areas. Your generosity is helping provide opportunities for meaningful learning experiences and academic growth. Thank you for investing in our students and making a lasting impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1776444335065,"projectUrl":"project/stocking-success-in-c2/10074862/","projectTitle":"Stocking Success in C2!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cadano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10425250"},{"teacherId":10301333,"projectId":10103075,"letterContent":"The technology has greatly improved my classroom in support of my ELL population. With the document camera and new tv I am able to better support them in showing them visually how the language works to mirror for themselves.\r\n\r\nThe document camera is really interesting to my students because they love the fact it is a camera in real time. They often find joy from simply putting a little peace sign in front of the document to see on the screen. \r\n\r\nMy ELL students have warmed up to this device because they are more engaged with the real time camera. It creates joy in the middle of writing assignments which is hard to do for sixth graders!","fullyFundedDate":1771614488139,"projectUrl":"project/6th-grade-classroom/10103075/","projectTitle":"6th Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Callaghan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10301333"},{"teacherId":4776131,"projectId":9980064,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our Functional Skills Classroom. Because of you, our students now have access to hands-on STEM learning experiences that are engaging, meaningful, and empowering.\r\n\r\nOur classroom serves middle school students, including many who receive special education services and English language support. With the materials you provided—cutting tools, sewing supplies, and equipment—students are now able to explore real-world skills through creative sewing projects. These hands-on activities allow them to design, measure, cut, and assemble their own creations while building important connections to math, engineering, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been incredible. Students who often struggle in traditional academic settings are now actively engaged and excited to learn. Sewing has created a multi-sensory environment where they can follow step-by-step directions, strengthen fine motor skills, and build confidence through success. They are learning patience, teamwork, and independence while taking pride in completing projects they can see and use.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, this is more than just a classroom activity, it's an opportunity to feel capable, creative, and successful. Your generosity has helped make STEM learning accessible and meaningful for every student, regardless of their background or learning needs.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping us create a classroom where learning is hands-on, inclusive, and inspiring.","fullyFundedDate":1767756645302,"projectUrl":"project/stem-sewing-lab-creativity-math-and-e/9980064/","projectTitle":"STEM Sewing Lab: Creativity, Math, and Engineering in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McDonough","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4776131_orig.jpg?crop=470,470,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627734507559","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4776131"},{"teacherId":10301333,"projectId":9792307,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our classroom. My students have enjoyed the pillow seats to allow for flexible seating during their study hall work time. They were sitting all around the room entering their own world with the new seats! \r\n\r\nWhen they first saw them they all wanted to touch them and use them. The white boards being passed out was a luxury . I had hands flying in the air to volunteer to pass out and even collect the materials from other students.\r\n\r\nThe next step for my students is being able to independently manage these devices and use them for their learning. We are jumping into greek mythology!","fullyFundedDate":1766505951786,"projectUrl":"project/brand-new-classroom/9792307/","projectTitle":"Brand New Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Callaghan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10301333"},{"teacherId":4776131,"projectId":9935492,"letterContent":"Since we received these products, the impact in our classroom has been immediate and inspiring. The moment the sewing machines and supplies arrived, students were filled with excitement and curiosity. Many of them had never seen a sewing machine up close, and for some, this is their first opportunity to learn how to sew. In a classroom where hands-on learning makes a meaningful difference, these materials instantly created a sense of engagement and anticipation. Students eagerly explored different types of fabrics (we received a donation of material from a local quilter) and tools, asked thoughtful questions, and began imagining what they could create. Their enthusiasm confirmed how much they value opportunities to learn by doing.\r\nWe are currently in the process of implementing our first structured projects, guiding students through foundational skills such as measuring fabric, understanding seam allowances, threading a machine, and following step-by-step directions. This project naturally integrates functional math skills as students measure, estimate, and calculate, while also incorporating artistic elements through fabric selection and design choices. Students are researching beginner-friendly sewing designs and exploring how patterns are created, which strengthens their technology and inquiry skills as part of this STEAM experience. The learning is multi-sensory and purposeful, allowing students to connect abstract academic concepts to real-world applications in a way that is meaningful and accessible.\r\nAs we continue building skills, our next steps include expanding into more detailed projects that require additional planning, precision, and problem-solving. We hope to gradually introduce collaborative opportunities and projects that have practical uses beyond the classroom. Our goal is for this experience to extend far beyond learning a single skill. Sewing encourages patience, perseverance, independence, and creative confidence. We believe these projects will help students become more self-sufficient while showing them that they are capable of designing and constructing something functional from start to finish. Your support has made it possible to bring engaging, hands-on STEAM learning into our classroom, and we are excited to see our students grow through this opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1764785904294,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-sewing-creativity-skills-for/9935492/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Sewing: Creativity & Skills for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McDonough","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4776131_orig.jpg?crop=470,470,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627734507559","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4776131"},{"teacherId":9342342,"projectId":10103438,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and commitment to helping our students at Jarrett Middle School not only endure hardships during extensive times of need, but allowing them to thrive and be successful with basic and advanced supplies that fuel their curiosity and willingness to learn. \r\n\r\nThe smiles on our students faces never cease to amaze me as they walk in to see brand new supplies, providing them the opportunity to learn in a safe and comfortable environment. Thank you again for this exceptional experience!","fullyFundedDate":1771518297216,"projectUrl":"project/mental-and-physical-exploration/10103438/","projectTitle":"Mental and Physical Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ono","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9342342_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709584215712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9342342"},{"teacherId":7343027,"projectId":9867667,"letterContent":"Before this project was funded, many of our students were waiting.\r\n\r\nWaiting for a turn.\r\nWaiting for a ball.\r\nWaiting for a chance to feel successful.\r\n\r\nNow, because of you, they are moving.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived and we opened the Youth Mini Rubber Footballs, the 7' x 5' Soccer Goal, the volleyball set, Slammo, and the scoreboard, the energy in the room changed immediately. Students who are usually quiet asked, \"Can we try it today?\" Others who sometimes struggle in academic settings stepped forward confidently and said, \"I can show my team how to do this.\"\r\n\r\nYou didn't just donate equipment.\r\nYou created access.\r\n\r\nSince receiving this equipment:\r\n\t•\tActive participation has increased from partial-group to full-class engagement during most activities.\r\n\t•\tStudents are receiving significantly more skill repetitions per session.\r\n\t•\tPeer encouragement and teamwork behaviors have noticeably improved.\r\n\t•\tStudent excitement and willingness to try new activities has increased.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, students are beginning to associate physical activity with success.\r\n\r\nAnd that changes long-term health trajectories.\r\n\r\nOne student recently said:\r\n\r\n\"This is my favorite class now.\"\r\n\r\nAnother student who rarely volunteers asked to be team captain.\r\n\r\nMoments like these are not accidental. They are made possible because you chose to invest in our students.\r\n\r\nYou gave them tools.\r\nYou gave them movement.\r\nYou gave them confidence.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of every student who is running, laughing, learning, and growing because of your generosity — thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1763265972471,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-fitness-fun-helping-our-stude/9867667/","projectTitle":"Fueling Fitness & Fun: Helping Our Students Stay Active, Healthy","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Okamura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7343027"},{"teacherId":4776131,"projectId":9773472,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our Functional Skills classroom. My students are vibrant, curious, and full of potential. As students with disabilities, they benefit tremendously from structured, hands-on opportunities that allow them to practice real-world skills in meaningful ways. They take pride in completing tasks they can see and accomplish independently, especially when those tasks reflect real-life experiences they may encounter at home or in future workplaces.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students will be able to practice essential life skills through cooking, gardening, cleaning, and crafting activities. The kitchen tools will support basic meal preparation, the gardening supplies will teach responsibility and care, and the cleaning materials will help students learn how to maintain personal and shared spaces. These hands-on experiences build not only practical skills, but also confidence, independence, and a strong sense of accomplishment.\r\n\r\nYour support provides more than classroom supplies, it creates opportunities for growth, dignity, and lifelong learning. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their bright, capable futures.","fullyFundedDate":1759494529749,"projectUrl":"project/life-skills-in-action-learning-by-doing/9773472/","projectTitle":"Life Skills in Action: Learning by Doing!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McDonough","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4776131_orig.jpg?crop=470,470,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627734507559","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4776131"},{"teacherId":6746080,"projectId":9774501,"letterContent":"My students are motivated to earn the privilege to use the iPad to assist in their learning. The iPad represents something new and special. Students don't have much access to iPads on our campus. \r\nOne student who the iPad has helped tremendously is a 7th grade girl who used to report to school late and never make any attempt to stay after school to get work done.\r\nI am happy to report that the iPad was used an incentive to get her to report to school on time. She has improved her attendance and in turn has begun feeling good about coming to school. She got parent permission to stay after school three times a week to work on the iPad to finish school assignments/projects. \r\nThere it is, iPAD POWER!","fullyFundedDate":1761953257214,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-power/9774501/","projectTitle":"iPad Power!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pung","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6746080"},{"teacherId":2124693,"projectId":9775440,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire classroom, I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity. Our learning environment underwent a profound transformation, and it is all thanks to your donations of food, school supplies, and books.\r\n\r\nWe've started using the snacks as rewards during our review games, and the shift in engagement has been incredible. It's turned our toughest review sessions into the highlight of the week. That \"prize\" doesn't just fill a stomach; it builds a culture of excitement and friendly competition that makes the lessons stick.\r\n\r\nOne of my students, who usually avoids reading at all costs, grabbed a graphic novel you funded and didn't look up for forty-five minutes. You've put stories in their hands that make them feel seen, heard, and excited about the world.","fullyFundedDate":1759434439138,"projectUrl":"project/sparking-curiosity-equipping-our-title/9775440/","projectTitle":"Sparking Curiosity: Equipping Our Title I Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yasaka-Tandal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2124693"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50873","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":283,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":78,"percentAsian":13,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":10,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":56,"percentMultiracialImputed":14,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"12.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":55.8,"schoolId":50873,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about William P Jarrett Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"William P Jarrett Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/jarrett-middle-school/50873"}